Bomb proof folder

Besides, I should hope you already have a good box cutter. Isn't that kind of like, an industry requisite? Like if you're going to be a carpenter, chances are a saw would be a good investment?
 
Maybe the umnumzaan instead of the sebenza.

But if you want to keep some money in your pocket a zt200 and some boxcutters.

M4 steel should be a tough steel so a spyderco bradley would also be an option.

So lots to choose from.
 
Bill86 said:
Alright I've decided I'll probably be stepping up to a bomb proof folder. So seriously THE TOUGHEST folder ever, that's what I'm needing....Let's say I got $400 to spend.

Things I need
1. It's gotta withstand MONTHS of HARD USE, not abuse BUT HARD USE.
2. A sheath is a plus as I don't want $400 clipped to a pocket where someone could lift it or I could lose it.
3. A beast of a knife.
4. 4 INCH BLADE MAX, no more
5. It seems I'm asking for a strider........ But which one? Or maybe a ZT/Hinderer?
6. HUGE WARRANTY
7. NOT A CUSTOM.
8. VERY GOOD ergonomics, I gotta like using this expensive beast

It can cost less but no more, I want it too EAT CARPET ALL DAY. I just took my current EDC through a room of carpet (yeah VERY HARD USE...but not abuse) it's developed a SLIGHT blade play which annoys the piss out of me.

BTW this should be a test....GLUED on carpet is NO JOKE, forget wood/whittling.

Options are pretty open, hinderer, strider, 2 ZT's ?. Sebenza won't take that kinda HARD USE I'm sure but what will? Do 2 ZT's beat anything?

Options, and yes I am buzzing like a beehive, Just cracked a bottle of 67.4% bourbon. Delicious, but I am VERY serious about this.....been bothering me all day.
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Times are hard and money is tight. Here is your answer: :D

You know you got to have it. :D

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Or take the clip off the Kershaw and use your Buck 110 sheath on the days you are not packing the 110.:D

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Bill86 said:
Alright I've decided I'll probably be stepping up to a bomb proof folder. So seriously THE TOUGHEST folder ever, that's what I'm needing....Let's say I got $400 to spend.

Things I need
1. It's gotta withstand MONTHS of HARD USE, not abuse BUT HARD USE.
2. A sheath is a plus as I don't want $400 clipped to a pocket where someone could lift it or I could lose it.
3. A beast of a knife.
4. 4 INCH BLADE MAX, no more
5. It seems I'm asking for a strider........ But which one? Or maybe a ZT/Hinderer?
6. HUGE WARRANTY
7. NOT A CUSTOM.
8. VERY GOOD ergonomics, I gotta like using this expensive beast

It can cost less but no more, I want it too EAT CARPET ALL DAY. I just took my current EDC through a room of carpet (yeah VERY HARD USE...but not abuse) it's developed a SLIGHT blade play which annoys the piss out of me.

BTW this should be a test....GLUED on carpet is NO JOKE, forget wood/whittling.

Options are pretty open, hinderer, strider, 2 ZT's ?. Sebenza won't take that kinda HARD USE I'm sure but what will? Do 2 ZT's beat anything?

Options, and yes I am buzzing like a beehive, Just cracked a bottle of 67.4% bourbon. Delicious, but I am VERY serious about this.....been bothering me all day.
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In order to answer your question , I have a question.

Are you proficient with sharpening knives ?

If you are not , I would not recommend any of the fancy steel folders for hard use like you stated , and IMO cutting carpet is hard use , that is some tough glue not to mention the occasional staple/nail/etc..
Those high end steels are going to be a PITA to sharpen once they get to a certain degree of dull.

My advice , buy yourself a cool bombproof folder to make you happy , then buy a quality cutter with disposable blades for the nasty chores , you will save yourself time , money and stress.

Unless you really enjoy sharpening knives in your spare time. :)

My two cents.

Tostig



edit - Today I'm carrying my Kershaw JYDII with SG2 laminate , it makes an excellent slicer/cutter , titanium handle , every bit as good as the more eepensive knives you mentioned at a fraction of the price , made in USA, very comfortable grip , give it a look.
 
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Bill86 said:
Alright I've decided I'll probably be stepping up to a bomb proof folder. So seriously THE TOUGHEST folder ever, that's what I'm needing....Let's say I got $400 to spend.

Things I need
1. It's gotta withstand MONTHS of HARD USE, not abuse BUT HARD USE.
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Golly, months of use? Don't know how you'll ever find that only spending $400. :rolleyes:
 
Bill86 said:
You already used the word ABUSED your logic and argument fails right after you said that. STOP ABUSING YOUR TOOLS, they do make fixed blades for that reason. If you are putting so much pressure on your locking system....isn't the strongest and most practical idea to switch to a fixed blade?
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Sounds like you should take your own advise. Any reason you are drinking liquor at 7 in the morning?
 
If you only have a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

After having owned many folders and fixed blades including Benchmade, Strider, Hinderer, Spyderco, Reeve and Busse ( fixed, of course) here's where I'm at.

I carry a Spyderco Military or Manix 2 all the time. I've found no other knife that carries as well or that cuts better than either of these. The Manix sharpens up easier than S30V which, if not maintained, can be a bitch to sharpen.

Strider is a nice folder and I'm sure would tolerate much abuse but it much larger, therefore, not as comfortable to carry. The blade is thick which will let you punch through car doors but isn't great for general cutting and slicing. If I need a knife with that cutting power and don't mind carrying something that big I'd recommend a SAR3 for about the same price.Strider is a great knife for cutting carpet in Afghanistan.

Hinderer makes a fantastic folder. The fit and finish is just as good as a Reeve ( IMO ) and it'll put up with anything you throw at it. It's a strong cutter, durable and carries well. While fit and finish are beyond that of my normal EDC knives I never found cutting ability or edge retention to be much beyond my Military or Manix. Great knife if you're cutting carpet in Hell.

Reeve Umnumzaan: Beautiful knife and a great cutter, everything you could possibly need in an EDC knife. Really doesn't do anything the other knives listed can't and I'd be much more willing to drag my $100 military through some carpet than my $400 'zaan. Great knife if you're cutting carpet at the White House.

I like my RAT izulia (?) for hard use cutting as it's a durable knife, has a very resistant finish and is easy to sharpen. My Spyderco Military is a great cutter, very comfortable, light weight and has a very versatile handle. It is, however, a bit large for some peoples comfort level and can be a bitch to sharpen. If I'm going to be outside I'll have my Scrapper 5 or Ratmandu on me for bigger cutting chores. Great knives if you're cutting carpet drunk

I don't care for choppers as they try to do a job better dealt with by the correct tool such as an axe or machete. Too big for general use cutting, not the right tool for chopping ( again, IMO).

Things get lost, stolen or broken. I'd rather be out $100 for a millie than close to $500 for a custom folder. Get the right tool for the job you're doing.
 
Quote: "I want it too EAT CARPET ALL DAY"

I dated a girl that was looking for the same thing in a boyfriend!:p

Sorry to be a smart a$$; I just couldn't resist.;)
 
Get a good box cutter and a nice folder that you can say is hard use and keep it pristine.

Cutting carpets all day will wear down any blade real fast. Box cutters are built with throw away blade and will work much better than a 400 dollar folder. They cost 10 bucks and a box of blades will last you forever.
 
I think we're talking about two totally different kinds of knives here.

For cutting carpet, you don't need a folder built for storming the Gates of Mordor. Forget the Striders, CRKs, ZTs, Crusader Forge beasts.

Get a utility knife with a replaceable blade. Get three or four utility knives and spot them in every toolbox and worksite. Replace the inexpensive but highly effective blades frequently.

Supplement these with a couple of Moras or Hultafors where you need some blade length. You also need a good hawksbill: folder, fixed or one of each.
 
Another vote for the box cutter with replaceable blades. There isn't a steel out there (as far as I know) that won't get dull after cutting old carpet for 2 or 3 hrs - the stuff is full of dirt and abrasive as hell on a knife edge.
 
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